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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Tentacular
|title=Tentacular
|image=[[File:Tentacular modern artwork.png|center]]
|image=[[File:Tentacular modern artwork.png|375px]]
|caption= Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption= Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=クラーゴン
|kanji=クラーゴン
|romanji=Kuragon
|romanji=Kuragon
|old=Kragacles<br>Kragon<br>Kragacle
|old=Kragacles (''III'' NES)<br>Kragacle (''III'' GBC)
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
}}
}}
 
The '''Tentacular''' is a monster in the series.
The '''Tentacular''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. It is an aggressive and powerful variant of the [[King squid]] inspired by the mythological Kraken.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
Tentaculars are enormous [[Aquatic family|squids]] that have light orange bodies with purple tinges on their head and mantle, as well as the suckers on their many tentacles. They are among the most dangerous monster that can be encountered out at sea, being capable of attacking up to three times in a single turn in their original appearance.
Tentaculars are enormous [[Aquatic family|squids]] that take inspiration from the mythological [[Wikipedia:Kraken|Kraken]]. They have light orange bodies and purple tinges on their head and mantle, as well as the suckers on their many tentacles. They are among the most dangerous monsters that can be encountered out at sea, being capable of attacking up to three times in a single turn in their original appearance. Their name is a combination of the words "tentacle" and "spectacular".


The tentaculars faced in ''XI'' have grown to truly enormous proportions, matching those of their cousin [[Khalamari]], and are aided in battle by their left and right tentacles, which will attack individually and protect its main body. They are powerful enough to fling around ships with ease and unleash devastating attacks with their tentacles that can knock seafarers on their feet. The molluscs can now also breathe out both ice-cold breath and sweet breath as part of their offensive capabilities.
The tentaculars faced in ''Dragon Quest XI'' have grown to truly enormous proportions, matching those of their cousin [[Khalamari]], and are aided in battle by their left and right tentacles, which will attack individually and protect its main body. They are powerful enough to fling around ships with ease and unleash devastating attacks with their tentacles that can knock seafarers on their feet. The molluscs can now also breathe out both ice-cold breath and [[Sweet Breath]] as part of their offensive capabilities.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
{{clear}}
==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
{{DQ3Enemy
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|romanji=Kuragon
|romanji=Kuragon
|bestiaryNumber=#116
|bestiaryNumber=#116
|sprite=[[File:Tentacular nes.png]]
|sprite=[[File:Kragacles DQIII NES.png]]
|lvl=38
|lvl=38
|hp=450
|hp=450
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|agility=52
|agility=52
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=[[Desperate attack]]<br>Flee<br>Occasionally attacks up to three times
|skills=Acts up to three times per turn<br>{{Desperate attack}}<br>Flees
|item=[[Seed of Life]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|item=[[Seed of life]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Alefgard]] ocean
|locations=Sea of [[Alefgard]]
|evasion=0/64
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=25%
|fire-resist=25%
|crack-resist=70%
|crack-resist=70%
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|deceleratle-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|snes-sprites=[[file:Tentacular3snes.png]]
|snes-sprites=[[file:Tentacular3snes.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Tentaculat III gbc.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Kragacle DQIII GBC.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Tentacular erdrick trilogy switch.png|100px]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Tentacular erdrick trilogy switch.png|100px]]
}}
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Tentacular
|kanji=クラーゴン
|romanji=Kuragon
|bestiaryNumber=#105
|family=None
|description=Deadly dwellers of the deep. These titanic terrors can toss a fishing boat about as if it were a child's plaything.
|sprite=[[File:Tentacular DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=720
|mp=17
|exp=3,596
|gold=324
|attack=265
|defense=318
|agility=133
|spells=None
|skills=Acts up to three times per turn<br>{{Desperate attack}}<br>[[Hypnowhip (skill)|Hypnowhip]]<br>Flees
|item=[[Seed of life]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|locations=Sea of Alefgard
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-150%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
}}


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|kanji=クラーゴン
|kanji=クラーゴン
|romanji=Kuragon
|romanji=Kuragon
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Tentacular.png]]
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-259.gif|200px]]
|hp=502
|hp=502
|mp=20
|mp=20
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|agility=45
|agility=45
|bestiaryNumber=#259
|bestiaryNumber=#259
|family=[[Aquatic family|Aquatic]]
|family={{Aquatic}}
|description=Rulers of the deep sea, these monsters boast incredible vitality. Generally speaking, they are nearly impossible to defeat with physical attacks alone.
|description=Rulers of the deep sea, these monsters boast incredible vitality. Generally speaking, they are nearly impossible to defeat with physical attacks alone.
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Flee<br>Sometimes attacks twice per round
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>Flees
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest VIII)|Ocean]]
|locations=[[Ocean (Dragon Quest VIII)|Ocean]] (outer edges of world map)
|items=[[Antidotal herb]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Full moon ring]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Antidotal herb]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Full moon ring]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion=0/64
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
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==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
Reappearing from the start of Version 5 onwards, they are first seen in the Demon Realm.
Tentacular began appearing in Version 5.0 on the beaches of the [[Netherworld]]. They are occasionally accompanied by one or two [[Khalamari kid|Vicious khalamari kids]]. They are able to act twice per turn and can perform a spinning attack or a combo attack with their tentacles that hits six times.
{{Stub}}


==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
During the party's first visit to [[Lonalulu]], they offer to help out the villagers by defeating a tentacular that has been terrorizing the village. If the player talks to the cannon lady in Lonalulu, she tells them that tentaculars hate loud noises and offers to lend the party her kanono cannon. The party sails out to sea where they encounter the sailors from Lonalulu, who try to warn them about the rampaging squid. [[Sylvando]] will fire the cannon at the tentacular, which will cause it and its tentacles to be confused at the beginning of battle and reduces their Attack and Defence.
During the party's first visit to [[Lonalulu]], they offer to help out the villagers by defeating a Tentacular that has been terrorising the village. If the player talks to the cannon lady in Lonalulu, she tells them that Tentaculars hate loud noises and offers to lend the party her kanono cannon. The party sails out to sea where they encounter the sailors from Lonalulu, who try to warn them about the rampaging squid. [[Sylvando]] will fire the cannon at the Tentacular, which will cause it and its tentacles to be confused at the beginning of battle and reduces their {{Attack}} and {{Defence}}.


In the 2D modes of the [[Nintendo 3DS]] and ''Definitive Edition'', the tentacular is instead aided by a pair of [[squid kid]]s in battle and will call for help if they are defeated instead of regenerating its tentacles.
In the 2D modes of the Nintendo 3DS and ''Definitive Edition'', the Tentacular is instead aided by a pair of [[Squid kid|Squid kids]] in battle and will call for help if they are defeated instead of regenerating its tentacles.
{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Tentacular (Boss)
|name=Tentacular (Boss)
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|gold=4,000
|gold=4,000
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>Assesses the situation (wastes turn)<br>Regenerates its tentacles<br>Call for help (Squid kids, 2D versions only)<br>Rocks the boat (damages entire party and can knock down)<br>[[Multifists]]<br>[[Chilly Breath]]<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>Assesses the situation (wastes turn)<br>Regenerates its tentacles<br>Calls for backup (Two [[Squid kid]]s, 2D versions only)<br>Rocks the boat (Damages and attempts to knock down entire party)<br>[[Multifists]]<br>[[Chilly Breath]]<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|items=N/a
|items=N/a
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Open Seas]] near [[Lonalulu]] (first act)
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Open Seas]] near [[Lonalulu]] (first act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=-10%
|fire-resist=-110%
|ice-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
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|light-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-110%
|zap-resist=-10%
|drain-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|whack-resist=100%
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|gold=400
|gold=400
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>Assesses the situation (wastes turn)<br>Regenerates its tentacles<br>Rocks the boat (damages entire party and can knock down)<br>[[Multifists]]<br>[[Chilly Breath]]<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>Assesses the situation (wastes turn)<br>Regenerates its tentacles<br>Calls for backup (Two [[Squid kid]]s, 2D versions only.)<br>Rocks the boat (damages and attempts to knock down entire party)<br>[[Multifists]]<br>[[Chilly Breath]]<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|items=[[Special medicine]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Full moon ring]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Special medicine]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Full moon ring]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Open Sea - North]] (second act)
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Open Sea - North]] (second act)
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=-10%
|fire-resist=-110%
|ice-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
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|light-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-110%
|zap-resist=-10%
|drain-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
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|elemental-resist=25%
|elemental-resist=25%
}}
}}
 
====Malicious====
{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Malicious tentacular
|name=Malicious tentacular
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|gold=960
|gold=960
|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>Assesses the situation (wastes turn)<br>Regenerates its tentacles<br>Rocks the boat (damages entire party and can knock down)<br>[[Multifists]]<br>[[C-c-cold Breath]]<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|skills=Occasionally acts twice per turn<br>Assesses the situation (Wastes turn.)<br>Regenerates its tentacles<br>Rocks the boat (damages and attempts to knock down entire party)<br>[[Multifists]]<br>[[C-c-cold Breath]]<br>[[Sweet Breath]]
|items=[[Special medicine]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Full moon ring]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Special medicine]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Full moon ring]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Open Sea - north]] (third act, rainy seas between [[Insula Orientalis]] and [[Insula Borealis]])<br>[[Seas of Erdrea|The Open Sea - south]] (third act, rainy seas east of [[Insula Incognita]])
|locations=[[Seas of Erdrea|The Open Sea - North]] (third act, rainy seas between [[Insula Orientalis]] and [[Insula Borealis]])<br>[[Seas of Erdrea|The Open Sea - South]] (third act, rainy seas east of [[Insula Incognita]])
|evasion=N/a
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=-110%
|fire-resist=-10%
|ice-resist=50%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
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|light-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|zap-resist=-110%
|zap-resist=-10%
|drain-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=25%
|whack-resist=25%
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light]]''===
==={{DQM3}}===
{{Stub}}
{{DQM3Enemy
 
|name=Tentacular
===''[[Dragon Quest of the Stars]]''===
|kanji=クラーゴン
{{Stub}}
|romanji=Kuragon
|icon=[[File:Tentacular DQM3 portrait.png|100px|Tentacular]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 nature family icon.png|link=Nature family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,450</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>320</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>660</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>260</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>360</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>420</big></big>
|bestiary=#199
|rank=<big><big>'''A'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=Even the sturdiest and saltiest of mariners shudder at the thought of these briny beasts. Their sizeable shadows lurk under the ocean's surface, portending sunken ships and scuttled schemes.
|talents=[[Walking Disaster]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Matterbane]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Frizzmeister]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Sleeper]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Critical Sensation]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Late Bloomer]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:King squid DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=King squid]] X [[File:One-man army DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=One-man army]]
|fusions=[[File:Tentacular DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Tentacular]] X [[File:Orochi DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Orochi]] = [[File:King hydra DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=King Hydra]]
|fire-resist=-25%
|water-resist=100%
|wind-resist=-25%
|earth-resist=50%
|explosion-resist=-25%
|ice-resist=50%
|electricity-resist=0%
|light-resist=-25%
|dark-resist=50%
|debilitation-resist=50%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=25%
|sleep-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|stun-resist=-25%
|poison-resist=0%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''===
==={{DQTact}}===
Tentacular appears as an A-rank monster of the [[Nature family]] during the limited ''Dragon Quest VIII'' event alongside [[Angelo]] on his banner.
Tentacular appears as an A-rank monster of the [[Nature family]] during the original ''Dragon Quest VIII'' event alongside [[Angelo]] on his banner. As of the latest Japanese update, it can be scouted from any banner, including the Regular SP Scout.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Tentacular
|name=Tentacular
|kanji=クラーゴン
|kanji=クラーゴン
|romanji=Kuragon
|romanji=Kuragon
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Tentacular.png|250px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Tentacular.png|275px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]]<br>Nature
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Nature.png|48px]]<br>Nature
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact DebuffType.png|48px]]<br>Debuff
|role=[[Image:DQTact DebuffType.png|48px]]<br>Debuff
|lvl=120
|lvl=130
|hp=1,167
|hp=1,316
|mp=307
|mp=341
|move=2
|move=2
|attack=333
|attack=357
|defense=403
|defense=448
|agility=373
|agility=400
|wisdom=161
|wisdom=172
|weight=35
|weight=35
|bskill1=[[Invigorate]]
|bskill1=[[Invigorate]]
|bskill2=[[Captivating Glacier]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|bskill2=[[Captivating Glacier]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|bskill3=[[Probing Tentacles]]{{tt|*|Level 42}}
|bskill3=[[Probing Tentacles]]{{tt|*|Level 42}}
|askill1=Cammo Jet / Stats Up
|askill1=Cammo Jet/Stats Up
|askill2=Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=Frizz Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=Probing Tentacles Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Bind Success Rate +5%
|askill3=Probing Tentacles Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>Bind Success Rate +5%
|askill4=Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=Zam Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Probing Tentacles Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Bind Success Rate +5%
|askill5=Probing Tentacles Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>Bind Success Rate +5%
|lperk1=Raises martial potency of nature allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
|lperk1=Raises martial potency of nature allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
|bperk1=Max HP +20
|bperk1=Max HP +20
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|charm-resist=Half Res
|charm-resist=Half Res
}}
}}
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Calamar (''VIII'')<br>Archicalamar|es-meaning=Spanish for "squid". (''VIII'' only)<br>From the Spanish prefix ''{{tt|archi-|powerful, potent}}'' and ''{{tt|calamar|squid}}''.
|fr=Tentapieuvre|fr-meaning=From the French ''{{tt|tentacule|tentacle}}'' and ''{{tt|pieuvre|octopus}}''.
|de=Riesenkrake|de-meaning=German for "giant octopus".
|it=Tentaculus|it-meaning=From the Italian ''{{tt|tentacolo|tentacle}}'' and the Latin suffix ''{{tt|-ulus|used to form a diminutive of a noun}}''.
|zh-tw=库拉贡|zh-tw-meaning=Transliteration of the Japanese name ''Kuragon''.
}}
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQIII_Tentacular.png|Famicom art
DQX Kragon.jpg|A Tentacular in ''X''
DQXI Tentacular encounter.jpg|Boss encounter in the PS4 version of ''Dragon Quest XI''
DQXI Tentacular.jpg|''XI'' polygon model.
DQXI Malicious tentacular.jpg|A Malicious tentacular.
DQotS Tentacular.jpg|''Stars'' model.
DQR Kragon.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQT Kukule Kragon.jpg|[[Angelo]] and Tentacular in ''Tact''
Eraser 0038 Tentacular.jpg|A Tentacular in ''Keshi Keshi''
</gallery></center>


==Related monsters==
==Related monsters==
===Similar squids===
*[[Khalamari]]
*[[King squid]]
*[[King squid]]
*[[Squidzilla]]
*[[Squidzilla]]
*[[Khalamari]]
===Close cephalopods===
*[[Khalamari kid]]
*[[Squid kid]]
*[[Octopot]]
*[[Abyssal octopot]]
==Gallery==
<gallery>
DQIII_Tentacular.png|Vintage artwork
DQX Kragon.jpg|A tentacular in ''X''
DQXI Tentacular encounter.jpg|Boss encounter in the PS4 version
DQXI Tentacular.jpg|''XI'' polygon model
DQXI Malicious tentacular.jpg|A malicious tentacular
DQotS Tentacular.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQR Kragon.png|''Rivals'' card
DQT Kukule Kragon.jpg|Angelo and Tentacular in ''Tact''
Eraser 0038 Tentacular.jpg|A tentacular in ''Keshi Keshi''
</gallery>


[[Category:Aquatics]]
[[Category:Aquatics]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI bosses]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
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